This was my first time in Guarene, an area in the Province of Cunea in the Italian region of Piedmont country. As we've been on holiday, it has been an absolute pleasure to stay at Castello di Guarene. It's quite a lavish castle that was built at the turn of the eighteenth century and carries the original Baroque architecture that you find in the Piedmont region, as well as a luxurious spa, haute cuisine, and striking views of the surrounding villages!

If you were watching on Instagram stories, you would have seen we have had quite the adventure. We arrived with name cards welcoming us, champagne on ice, and a goody bag with our own customized robes, bags, and towels (obviously encouraging us to get ourselves over to the spa as soon as possible). We have been shooting non-stop through Italy, catching sunrises and sunsets and all the summer heat in-between, so what else is there to do at a castle except for lavish photoshoots and a bit of relaxation at the regions top spa?

Photographer: Sarah Son. Location: Castello di Guarene, Cunea, Piedmont country, Italy